De Vere Society

The De Vere Society is a group set up to propose, contrary to the scholarly consensus, that Edward de Vere, 17th Earl of Oxford was the author of the works of William Shakespeare. It was first registered as a society of Oxford University in 1987.[3]

De Vere Society
Edward de Vere, 17th Earl of Oxford
AbbreviationDVS
Founded1986
FounderCharles Beauclerk[1]
Legal statusRegistered charity[2]
Location
  • UK
Area served
Global
Chairman
Alexander Waugh
Honorary President
Kevin Gilvary
Websitedeveresociety.co.uk

History

The society was founded by Charles Beauclerk, who is a descendant of De Vere. It is dedicated to the belief that the works of Shakespeare were written by Edward de Vere.

Publications

The society publishes a quarterly newsletter for members. Two books have been published by the society:

  • Kevin Gilvary, Dating Shakespeare's Plays: A Critical Review of the Evidence (2010; Parapress). ISBN 978-1-898594-86-4
  • Richard Malim, Great Oxford: Essays on the Life and Work of Edward de Vere 17th Earl of Oxford, 1550-1604 (2004; Parapress). ISBN 1-898594-79-1

See also

References
  1. Hearn, Rebekah. "Circumstantial Evidence?". The Daily News (Memphis). Retrieved 10 June 2018.
  2. "The De Vere Society". Charity Commission for England and Wales. Retrieved 9 June 2018.
  3. Archives, The National. "De Vere Society". discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk. Retrieved 2017-12-27.
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